NEMCC DIESEL POWER TECH STUDENTS IMPACT COMMUNITY
Booneville, MS (04/06/2023) — Northeast Mississippi Community College's (NEMCC) Diesel Power Technology program plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety of the residents of Booneville and Prentiss County during times of need and emergencies.
Through preventive maintenance, major repair, and other services, the program has been supporting the City of Booneville Fire Department and Prentiss County Volunteer Fire Departments by working on their vehicles. This partnership provides hands-on learning opportunities for students, allowing them to apply the skills they learn in the classroom and gain a better understanding of the daily tasks they will be performing in their future careers.
Diesel technicians play a significant role in maintaining the functionality of emergency vehicles, such as fire trucks. Without the necessary repairs and maintenance, these vehicles would not be able to provide essential services to the public.
"Diesel repair is difficult work, but it's work that must be done, and at the end of the day, technicians can say they played a part in making the world a safer place," said Northeast President Dr. Ricky G. Ford.
Northeast's Diesel Power Technology program provides students with the best opportunities to prepare for their future careers and contribute to the community's well-being. It's efforts in keeping the emergency vehicles running are a testament to the commitment to excellence.
As the saying goes, "Have you ever thought about what if I called the fire department and they couldn't come because there was no one to fix the truck?" Thanks to Northeast's Diesel Power Technology program, Booneville and Prentiss County residents can rest assured that they have a team of skilled technicians to support their emergency services.
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Information about Northeast Mississippi Community College
Northeast Mississippi Community College, located in Booneville, Mississippi, is continually moving forward.
In the spring of 2020, Northeast became just one of four community colleges in the world to reach the prestigious Apple Distinguished School designation. NEMCC was the recipient of the Ellucian Impact Award for 2020 that recognizes the college's advancements in technology and is the only school in the nation to receive the award with the second award going to the University of Greenwich in London and Kent, United Kingdom.
Northeast has been named one of the top colleges and universities in Mississippi and was recognized by the Mississippi Business Journal as the Healthiest Workplace in Mississippi as it pertains to colleges and universities.
In addition to being one of the top colleges and universities in the nation, OnlineColleges.com recognized Northeast as the top school in the state of Mississippi for online education out of all colleges and universities, including four-year colleges and universities.
ZIPPIA has honored Northeast as the top community college in Mississippi in preparing students for the workforce and Northeast became the first college or university to offer a Z-degree (zero textbook cost) degree in the state of Mississippi as well.
Northeast athletics can also boast that it is home to a new ultramodern baseball and softball facility and currently holds the record for largest video boards for both sports in the community college ranks in the state.
The Chronicle of Higher Education has designated the college as one of its 'Best Places to Work For,' and CollegeChoice.net has named Northeast a Top 25 Community and Junior College in the country while The Center for Digital Education has recognized Northeast as a Top 10 Digital Community College in the nation.
Campus Labs recently named Northeast as one of two educational institutions in the nation as a Campus Labs Trailblazer Award honoree. The Campus Labs Trailblazer Award is based on the college creating a culture of assessment on campus through Campus Labs Planning to increase institutional adoption, focus on continuous improvement, and closing the loop in the institutional assessment priorities.
For more information about Northeast Mississippi Community College, visit http://www.nemcc.edu.
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